Best fights of Paul Smith
Over 14 years as a professional, Paul Smith has compiled a 38-7 (22) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paul Smith loses to Arthur Abraham via unanimous decision
On September 27, 2014 Paul Smith fought Arthur Abraham for the WBO super middleweight title. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 35-3, and Abraham was 34 with a record of 40-4. Both Smith and Abraham were on a 4-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Abraham.
2. Paul Smith loses to Arthur Abraham in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 21, 2015 Paul Smith fought Arthur Abraham for the WBO super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 35-4, and Abraham was 35 with a record of 41-4. Smith was coming off a loss, while Abraham was on a 5-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Abraham.
3. Paul Smith loses to Andre Ward via KO
On June 20, 2015 Paul Smith faced Andre Ward in a super middleweight bout. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 35-5, and Ward was 31 with a record of 27-0. Smith was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Ward was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Ward stopped Smith via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
4. Paul Smith KOs Dean Walker
On October 14, 2006 Paul Smith fought Dean Walker for the vacant Central Area middleweight title. Smith was 24 years old with a record of 16-0, and Walker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Dean Walker via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Paul Smith KOs Rashid Matumla
On March 14, 2009 Paul Smith fought Rashid Matumla for the vacant WBA International super middleweight title. Smith was 26 years old with a record of 25-1, and Matumla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Rashid Matumla via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Paul Smith KOs Bronislav Kubin
On May 7, 2016 Paul Smith faced Bronislav Kubin in a super middleweight bout. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 35-6, and Kubin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 3-fight losing streak. Smith stopped Bronislav Kubin via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Paul Smith KOs Tony Dodson in their 2nd fight
On June 29, 2013 Paul Smith fought Tony Dodson for the vacant British super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Smith was 30 years old with a record of 32-3, and Dodson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a win. Smith stopped Tony Dodson via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Paul Smith KOs Paul Samuels
On September 17, 2011 Paul Smith faced Paul Samuels in a super middleweight bout. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 30-2, and Samuels was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a win. Smith stopped Paul Samuels via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Paul Smith KOs Jozsef Matolcsi in 58 seconds
On May 21, 2011 Paul Smith faced Jozsef Matolcsi in a super middleweight bout. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 29-2, and Matolcsi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Jozsef Matolcsi via KO in the 1st round.
10. Paul Smith KOs Cello Renda
On March 8, 2008 Paul Smith fought Cello Renda for the vacant English middleweight title. Smith was 25 years old with a record of 22-0, and Renda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Cello Renda via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.